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Moving to the Dance___ £ 8.95

Steve Dowson argues that human services think in mechanical, analytical ways which conflict with the ways of ordinary people in community life, and suggests that services must change in the most fundamental ways before community care can truly become a reality. A fresh look at the goal of community care, presented in an unusal mix of discussion and stories.(1991).

Remembering the soul of our work___ £ 10.50

Fascinating glimpses, through stories from staff at Options for Community Living in Wisconsin, into the joys and frustrations of the people who provide and use services, and offers lessons about the culture and leadership styles that services need to find. (1992)

Face to Face___ £ 6.95

Bill Puddicombe discusses how we can learn to communicate with people without language, utilising our shared humanity rather than resorting to technology. (1995)

Circles of Friends___ £ 9.95

Robert Perske, outstanding author and advocate, tells real-life stories about people with learning difficulties finding friendship beyond the boundaries of services. (Abingdon Press, 1988)

The day after tomorrow___ £ 1.00 for 4

This new VIA pamphlet has been produced for parents who have just been told that their child has 'special needs'. It offers hope and a message of encouragement to parents to hold onto their right to the ordinary services and opportunities of community life.

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